Interpretation ID: aiam0029
Secretary-Treasurer
Fire Apparatus Manufacturers Association
Inc.
7979 Old Georgetown Road
Washington
D.C. 20014;
Dear Mr. Koepenick: #Thank you for your letter addressed to Dr. Haddon dated June 19, 1967, which has been referred to me for reply to your inquiry concerning the effect of Motor Vehicle Safety Standards on fire trucks. #The purpose of Standard No. 107 is to reduce the likelihood that unacceptable glare from reflecting surfaces in the driver's field of view will hinder the safe and normal operation of the motor vehicle. At present, paragraph S4, 'Requirements,' only covers windshield wiper arms and blades, inside windshield mouldings(sic), horn rings and hub of the steering wheel, and inside rearview mirror frame and mounting bracket. #The initial Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards contain no mandatory requirement for seat belt installations or seat belt anchorages in trucks. However, if seat belts are installed in truck they must conform to Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 209, effective March 1, 1967. #Sincerely, George C. Nield, Acting Director, Motor Vehicle Safety Performance Service;